The Israel Police seeks the public’s assistance in its search for missing soldier Alexander Haikin, 21.
Haikin, from Rehovot, was last seen on Saturday, March 28, on the fourth floor of the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station, wearing a blue tracksuit and carrying a blue backpack.
Haikin is 1.75 meters tall, brown eyed and of medium build, with close-cropped hair.
He was supposed to return to his base in Julis from leave on March 22.
Anyone who has seen Haikin is requested to contact the Rehovot Police at 08-9371500 or 08-9371481, or to dial 100 for the Israel Police emergency hotline.
Alexander Haikin (photo credit: Courtesy Israel Police)
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